Christ United Methodist Church

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Ministry Leadership Team Ministers of the Church — Congregation Stephanie Rabe—Parish Nurse Lindrew Johnson—Music Ministry Karyn Robertson—Children’s Ministry Director Shaun Easton— Youth and Worship Leader Carol Smith– Financial Administration Jana Kindred—Administrative Assistant-EM Mary Land—Administrative Assistant-Silvis Rev. Joye Perry—Associate Pastor Rev. Dr. Roger Perry—Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Joseph Gardiner—Pastor Emeritus

East Moline Campus: 3801 7th Street Phone: 309-755-2508 East Moline, IL 61244 Fax: 309-755-8081 email: office@christchurcheastmoline.org

Silvis Campus: 1301 2nd Avenue Phone: 309-792-0977 Silvis, IL 61282 email: office@christchurchsilvis.org

Sharing the love of Jesus Christ for the biblical purpose of making

disciples for the transformation of the world.

To Our Dear Church Family,

We want to thank you from our grateful hearts for your constant and faithful concern during Bill's current health situation. Your prayers, cards, phone calls, and outpouring of Christian love have meant more than you know. Thanks for the love of Jesus shown by our wonderful pastors, Roger and Joye, and by our Parish Nurse, Steph. Your calls and visits have helped to sustain us through this difficult time. In case you didn’t realize, dear friends, we have an awesome pastoral staff! May God bless each of you and keep you under His protection and care. Lovingly in Christ,

Bill and Jane Parker

To our Christ Church family -

Thank you for your many kindnesses following the death of our son, Calvin. We are so grateful for all the prayers, sympathy cards, meals, phone calls and visits. A special thank you goes out to those who attended the visitation and funeral for Calvin.

It’s very heartwarming to have all of your support at this difficult time.

With sincere thanks,

Joyce and Roger Nevins

We would like to thank the many people that have visited Deb’s mom, Bev Oling, at Hope Creek Care Center, especially during Deb’s recent travels. We also appreciate your ongoing prayers for Bekki and Reed Hamilton, Deb’s sister and brother-in-law, as they continue to face many health challenges. Deb Bomberry and Bev Oling

To my church family, Thank you for the visits, cards and prayers. It helped much in my recovery. Byrl Weiss

Thank you for all the prayers during our move to Crosstown. We are doing well and have settled in. Our new phone number is: 309-761-4058 and our address is

Crosstown, 900 Crosstown Avenue, Silvis. Our apartment number is 252. We would love for you to visit us! Our church family is very important to us! Tom and Alice Lynch

CUMC Financial Report

September Year-to-Date Expenses: $62,940.65 $577,607.07 Income: $59,803.87 $558,310.11

September cumulative attendance: 1,915

Simplicity, Silence, Serenity & Surrender N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 8

Recently, Joye and I returned from our vacation up north. It was a time spent enjoying the

autumn season, including the crisp cooler weather, the changing colors of the leaves, and beautiful scenery. And, with all that is going on at the church and families, it was a time for the two of us to take some time to simply slow down and rest. By doing so, it became a time of focusing on my relationship with God. The truth is that a busy schedule, even for a pastor, can derail us from what matters most. Sometimes, I get so busy doing “the work of the Lord” that I can easily forget about being with “the Lord of the work.” It is in the rush of “doing things” that we can drop out of what is most important—being in an relationship with the Living Lord. A book that I finished on vacation reminded me of the importance of this—Intimacy with the Almighty, by Charles Swindoll. So, here are some disciplines from that book that helped me. First, I was reminded that we are meant to live a life of simplicity. Ecclesiastes 7:19 TEV states, “God made us plain and simple, but we have made ourselves very complicated.” Many of us live a complicated and cluttered lifestyle that reflects a complicated and cluttered world. Advertisements bring about dissatisfaction which leads to more spending in which we begin thinking that enough is never enough. Our consumptive society asserts the message of more! This leads us to seek to acquire more and more. Along with that is the reality of living in a world of competition and quotas as well as pressures and problems. All this increases the speed of life which makes it important to be intentional about moving toward simplicity. Secondly, there is a need to spend time in silence. Swindoll states, “I am more convinced than ever that there is no way you and I can move toward a deeper, intimate relationship with our God without protracted times of stillness, which includes one of the rarest of all experiences: absolute silence.” Closely connected to silence is the third discipline which is solitude. Solitude, getting away by ourselves, has the power to bring serenity in our lives. Swindoll states, “God, probes our deepest thoughts during protracted segments of solitude, opens our eyes to things that need attention. It is here He make us aware of those things we try to hide from others.” As you enter times of solitude, expect jumbled thoughts and mind distractions. But stay with it until a clarity and serenity replaces all else. This is when deep meaningful thoughts begin to take root in our lives and replaces the superficiality of uses activity. Simplicity, silence and solitude will lead us to a forth discipline mentioned by Swindoll. The fourth discipline is Surrender, or trusting the Lord completely. Proverbs 3:5-6 says it this way: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Surrender is not a popular action in life! Yet, when it comes to God, that is the only way to truly trust Him. Swindoll says, “I am finally learning that surrendering to my sovereign Lord, leaving the details or my future in His hands, is the most responsible act of obedience I can do. And, until I do it, becoming a deep person remains nothing more than a distant and pious dream.” Perhaps the best thing we can do as we enter into the busy holiday season, which is filled with rushing activity and large to-do lists, is to see it as a time for a call to change things up and move in the direction of Simplicity, Silence, Serenity and Surrender. Without these disciplines, intimacy with the Almighty is nothing more than a distant dream. In Christ’s Greater Love, Roger Perry

East Moline Silvis

HERE’S

WHAT’S

COMING UP:

November 4

Romania

Mission Team

Fundraiser

Maid Rite Meal

November 11

Grief Share

November 18

Blue

Christmas

November 18

All Church

Charge

Conference

From the pastor: Roger Perry

CHRIST CHURCH

EAST MOLINE CAMPUS

SATURDAY WORSHIP

5:00pm—Contemporary

SUNDAY WORSHIP

8:00am—Traditional

9:15am—Traditional

10:35am–Contemporary

& Sunday School

SILVIS CAMPUS

SUNDAY WORSHIP

9:15am—Contemporary

10:45am–Traditional

9:15am—Kid’s Sunday

School

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Coming Events

Sunday, November 11th ~ 2pm-4pm East Moline Campus, Fellowship Hall

We will be offering "Surviving the Holidays" Grief Share event. The day

includes a video, discussion, prayer, and a simple supper. Books will be provided.

Participation in discussion is not required or expected. To sign up, call

Linda Hutchinson, 224-406-1087.

Jesus encourages us to fellowship together in sorrow and in joy.

“that is, that you and I may be mutually

encouraged by each other's faith." Romans 1:12

Sunday, November 11th

Christmas Choir Rehearsals Begin On Wednesday November 7th ~ 7pm

we will begin rehearsals for

“Sing Noel” Join us in the music room

(#15 at the East Moline Campus) as we prepare for the Christmas season.

We will share our cantata on December 23rd during Sunday Worship.

“MADE RIGHT” MEAl

November 4th ~ 9:30am - 12:30pm

Come hungry and join us for a meal and fellowship in support of the CUMC 2019 Romania Mission team! The menu will feature:

“Made Right” Sandwich Water/coffee/lemonade Cheesy potatoes Brownies and ice cream Napa salad

TO GO ORDERS AVAILABLE!!

The 2019 Romania mission team is Tricia Danley, Julie Gelaude, Julie Keegan and Jim Power

and Emily Danley

Cost is free will offering

Angel Tree Pick up your Angel starting

Sunday, November 4th

The Angel Tree is a ministry that provides gifts to children who have an incarcerated parent. Church members purchase the gift ($25-$30 price range) to be given to the child from their missing parent.

Look for the Angel Tree in Fellowship Hall, each Sunday in November, to sign out your angel.

Gifts should be returned by November 25th. Contact Theresa Sack with any questions.

AFM-Acute Flaccid Myelitis

This is a rare, but serious virus infection currently affecting children. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) states the virus affects the nervous system, specifically the spinal cord area causing the muscles and reflexes in the body to become weak.

Symptoms include sudden onset of arm or leg weakness as well as loss of muscle tone and reflexes. There may also be facial droop or weakness, difficulty in moving the eyes, difficulty in swallowing, slurred speech and drooping eyelids. If you note any of these symptoms in any family member, seek medical care right away.

AFM shares many of the same symptoms as other neurologic diseases, but with early testing and examinations, a definite diagnosis can be made. There is no current cure for AFM, but there are person-by-person interventions or treatments that can be started.

Tips for parents to avoid this infection are the same as recommended to avoid the flu. Hand washing with soap and water is the most important thing one can do, washing for at least 20 seconds. Avoidance of touching the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands is important. Disinfect toys, doorknobs, phones, remotes and other frequently touched surfaces, especially if someone is sick. Also, avoid kissing, hugging and sharing eating utensils and cups with people who are ill.

You can protect yourself and your children by keeping all vaccinations, including the polio vaccination up to date, protecting yourself from mosquito’s bites, and washing your hands often with soap and water.

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Blood Pressures will be taken at the East Moline

Campus on November 4th and 11th.

Outreach Ministry

Volunteer Opportunity

We are in need of someone to take over copying the CDs of the Sunday service and scheduling persons to deliver them each week to our members that are unable to leave their homes and attend services. This would take approximately 45 minutes of your time weekly on Sundays or Mon-day mornings. This person would

need to start in December. If this is an area where you feel God is calling you to serve, please talk with Sue Nurse or Steph Rabe.

Foot Clinic changes Coming in December

The UnityPoint Foot Clinic will continue to be at East Moline Campus on the Second Monday morning of each month.

The cost is $30.00 and you will need to bring your own clean towel. Why is the Foot Clinic important to our feet?

Feet loose cushioning as they age, and the skin and nails can grow dry and brittle.

Problems with feet can be the first sign of more serious medical conditions, particularly among older adults. Health problems, such as arthritis, diabetes, nerve issues, and circulatory disorders, can first show up in the feet. That is why it is important to pay attention to your feet and seek medical attention as soon as you notice a problem.

If left untreated, small cuts and sore spots on the feet can lead to infections that are more serious. Foot ulcers (open wounds on the feet) are common to those who fail to notice minor foot injuries early on. Reduced nervous sensation and circulation in the feet mean that the feet need to be inspected visually. Poor circulation slows the healing of foot sores.

Failure to trim nails properly can lead to ingrown toenails and infections.

You do not need to be a senior to schedule a foot care session. Anyone who has difficulty caring for his or her feet is welcome. To reserve your spot, please either call or text Steph at 309-721-5218 by the first Thursday of each month, or if you are a regular foot clinic patron, please sign up for your preferred times at the clinic. Note that walk in times are not always available.

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The next Courier Newsletter will encompass December 1st through January 15th. Deadline is

Thursday November 15th . Please submit all articles for the December through January 15th

newsletter to the church office by then. (must be Word format) ☺ Thank You!

UMW East Moline Campus News and Updates UMW East Moline Campus News and Updates The United Methodist Women of the East Moline Campus are part of Church Women United. We support their mission just like we support the mission of the United Methodist Women. We give to the Health Kits, School Kits and Clean-up Kits that help victims of the floods and hurricanes. We have watched as the hurricanes hit the east coast recently and we pray for those affected. We know that there are people there now helping with the clean-up and repair so, during our last unit meeting, we decided that we would purchase two clean up kits at a cost of $75.00 each. Our mission box was passed and we collected $100.60. Our Leadership team made a motion to add to the mission box, if we didn’t get enough to purchase two kits. Also at our September meeting, our unit voted to contribute to the Family Life Center by purchasing a quilt triangle. United Methodist Women East Moline Campus gave to our missions at the September 8th meeting of the Spoon River District in Roseville. Cunningham Children’s Home received the following: 21 toothbrushes, $50.00 in gift cards and 770 Box Tops totaling $77.00. To Lessie Bates Davis the following was given: 3 packages of razors (27), 3 packages of feminine products and $50.00 in gift cards. Several from our unit attended the IGRC Annual Celebration at the First Methodist Church in Normal, IL on October 6th. Those attending: Margaret Baumann, Alice Haben, Janet Lindstrom, Bobbi McCoy and Sue Nurse. Janet Lindstrom was installed at the District as part of the Nomination Committee Representative. Our Sympathy Committee served two luncheons recently, on September 29th for Jay Dralle and October 11th for Jack Kincaid.

Those attending IGRC Annual Celebration: Alice Haben, Margaret Baumann, Sue Nurse, Janet Lindstrom, Bobbi McCoy and Nancy Hatcher (Port Byron Unit)

Teresa Hoffman from Merry Sunshine Preschool, gave the September program on Caring Canines with her furry friend, Mr. Bo Jangles.

Nov. 1 CWU prepare food for Friday Nov. 2 CWU World Communion Day at 9:00am (Christ United Methodist Church East Moline) all World Service Kits due Nov. 3 SpRD New Leadership Team 8:30am, Officers Update 10:30am (Fairview Center UMC ) Nov. 7 Circles – Glory (Fellowship Hall 9:00am) Patience (Gathering Room 12:30pm) Faith (Happy Joe’s in East Moline 6:30pm) Nov. 10 SpRD Finding Joy in Serving (Retreat) 8:30am – 12:00pm (Maquon UMC) Nov. 12 CWU at Butterworth Center 9:30am Nov. 13 UMM 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall Nov. 13 Prepare food and set up for Morning Connection 9:00am Nov. 14 Stonecroft Morning Connection at 9:15am Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Nov. 27 Leadership Meeting at 10:00am Gathering Room Nov. 27 Unit Luncheon 12:00pm Program Jan McKay - Paper Dolls and Pledge Service Sue Nurse

Work Team: Margaret Baumann, Judy Adams

Narthex Table: Patience

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And More Future Happenings . . .

Christmas Scarf

Project

Your Help is

Needed!

Once again, CARE Ministry is sponsoring the Christmas Scarf Project. Scarves of all sizes are needed. They can be handmade or purchased. Hats, socks, and mittens can be used, too. Please bring your donations to the mailroom at the East Moline Campus by Friday, November 9th. They will be dedicated at a worship service and then distributed to children in our tutoring program, children who are served through our Angel Tree outreach, and families who come to our food pantries. Last year we received almost 900 items! With your help, this will be another successful year.

Free Thanksgiving Meal Thursday, November 22nd

Christ Church’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner is coming soon!. The feast will be served on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22nd in the East Moline Campus Fellowship Hall. This is a free meal and everyone is invited! We don’t have all the details worked

out yet for this year’s event, so watch your Sunday bulletin and Wednesday e-news for more info about this amazing community offering.

Samaritans Purse: Operation Christmas Child Donations are being accepted to fill Christmas shoeboxes for children. Suggested items are trial size shampoo/conditioner, toothbrush/paste, small stuffed animal/doll, McDonalds toys, markers, coloring books,

crayons, toy cars, jump rope, any small items to fit in a shoebox. The last day to donate is Friday, November 9th.

Shoebox Party: Sunday, November 11th During Sunday School, the kids will stuff the boxes and pray over them. This is a great outreach

where children are helping children!!! Contact Karyn Robertson for more information.

Honoring our Veterans In honor of Veteran’s Day, photos of past and present veterans will be

shown during worship on Sunday, November 11th at all services. If you would like to include someone, please bring a photo and info to the

church office by November 5th.

2018 All Church

Charge Conference Sunday, November 18th - 6:00pm

Bethel Wesley United Methodist

1201 - 13th Street ~ Moline

As the holidays approach, experiencing grief of any kind can be overwhelming. Join us for a Service of Remembrance and Hope

on Sunday, November 18 at 2pm. The service will take place in the Chapel. Please invite any family member or friends to share this time together.

Any questions, please contact Pastor Joye or Steph Rabe.

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News to KnowNews to Know

Two of our Christ Church Youth Crowned

Homecoming King and Queen at UTHS!!

Congratulations Brandi & Chase!

A Word From Our Endowment Committee

This message was shared with the congregation during worship on October 20 & 21 “A mere 20 weeks ago the Endowment Committee, acting through the power of the Holy Spirit, laid a challenge before us, the people of this congregation. You may have thought at that time that meeting this challenge would be like climbing Mount Everest. I know I did. Today I am truly thrilled to be able to announce that the challenge has in fact been exceeded with total qualifying contributions of $ 503,453.00, through last Sunday, clearing the way for the building fund Contribution of $ 500,000.00 from the Endowment Fund. Accordingly we have now turned in our pledge card, which raises the total pledged to the campaign to just over $2,000,000.00. With God’s help we have achieved these milestones and can now look forward to meeting future challenges with the confidence that God will provide. We can celebrate a victory for all of us, for our community, but most importantly a victory in Jesus. Thank you

The Family Life Center will be a great opportunity for all

children that are a part of the life and action here at Christ Church. It will be very unifying for parents and children to do large group Sunday School with songs and group activities in one large space. Younger children learn from their older peers and this brings a wonderful group dynamic to emphasize learning and loving Jesus in our everyday lives. Wacky Wednesday children are now bused to Wells School Gym for more space to do games and having the Life Center on Campus will accommodate more time for Bible learning and play, along with the safety and security of being right here at the church.

Merry Sunshine Preschool is growing with new preschoolers each year and this is an incredible opportunity for expansion and to accommodate Family events. VBS and Summer programs will have the ability to gather more children and families for fun events, no matter the weather forecast! Our partnership in the community will continue to grow, such as with the Adventures in Learning Tutoring Program we have incorporated with Ridgewood Elementary. Each year our church has to turn away children who need tutoring because of the limited space we have. And I know the Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts that meet here throughout the week will benefit from more space to support many of their interesting events.

There is even a vision to have children of all ages participate in sports activities, such as Basketball, Upward Bounds program, or occasions to promote an active health style for children. New moms will even be able to have their babies in the stroller while they walk the track above the gym!!

We are super excited for many generations of families to experience growth in Christ, togetherness and much enjoyment at the new Life Center!!

Karyn Robertson, Director of Children’s Ministries

Past~Present~Future Quilt

Good News! The quilt is nearly complete! Only 6 points left! If you want to be included,

get your form turned in soon. Forms are available at the Welcome Center kiosk. The deadline is December 1st, or when all points

have been spoken for.

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Here’s What’s Happening at Silvis CampusHere’s What’s Happening at Silvis Campus

November 9 ~ 12:00 pm

Silvis Campus Fellowship Hall The meal, catered by Mulkey’s Restaurant, starts at 12:30 pm. Tickets for this event are $9.00

(payable at the door). Everyone is welcome to attend.

Please call Jean or Norm Neely at (309) 792-1545

with any questions.

SILVIS CAMPUS UMW ANNUAL COOKIE WALK

1301 2nd Avenue, Silvis Saturday, December 8th ~ 9am until sold out

(please-no purchases before this time)

As in the past, these homemade treats (both cookies and chocolates) sell out fast! Be sure to arrive early! The price is

only $7 per pound. Crafts, made by members of Silvis Campus, will also be available for purchase.

Free coffee will be served throughout the day.

Silvis UMW: November 1—Hosted by Nancy Freebern and Jean Neely Meal begins at 12:00 noon in the Fellowship Hall; business meeting to follow

Rebecca Circle: November 8—Hosted by Janet Oltman Meeting begins at 8:30am in the Fellowship Hall

Please call Janet Oltman at (309) 755-3937 with any questions.

Silvis Retirees’ Luncheon

Again this year, this energetic group is c0llecting cash and/or non-perishable foods to be given to the Silvis Campus Food Pantry. Their goals are $100 cash and

700 non-perishable food items. The food drive goes through November 18th. During this same time, the youth are creating “food baskets” too with all the fixings for chili or

an Italian supper, etc. Once these baskets have been created, they will be showcased on a table in the Narthex so the congregation can “vote” on the best one.

Another BIG project they are working on is creating “Blessing Bags” with items like those pictured here. Once these bags are assembled, they will be given to

the staff at George O. Barr elementary school to distribute as needed. Bags will contain such items as

knit hats, scarves, gloves, hand sanitizer and/or wipes, individually packaged facial tissue, chapstick,

and gift cards to local restaurants.

If you have any questions or concerns about these projects or would like to donate anything in support

of them, please contact Janet Oltman at 309-755-3937.

Silvis Youth

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Merry Sunshine NewsMerry Sunshine News

Our Agriculture unit was a big hit. We learned about corn, beans, apples, pumpkins, farm animals and the highlight was having seven baby chicks in our classroom for a couple of weeks. They were a lot of work, but the kids loved them! They now have gone to live with Ms. Teresa’s sister at her farm in Sabula, Iowa. Our final activity with agriculture was a field trip for both classes to the John Deere Pavilion in Moline. Many family members attended with us and a good time was had by all.

Our Fall/Halloween Parties were held at the end of October. Everyone wore a costume for our costume parade around the church. We sang songs for our families and did a fun, Halloween craft together. It was great to have a large turnout of family members at our parties.

Coming soon is Merry Sunshine’s Fall Family Fun Night on November 8th. Families are invited to come in the evening for different fall themed activity stations. It’s always nice to have everyone here celebrating all there is to be thankful for! Also in November will be the long standing tradition of visiting the Quad City Festival of Trees. Both classes will attend together on Tuesday, November 20th!

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Lifetree Café

Daylight Savings Time

Ends

Sunday, November 4

Lifetree Café is a weekly, hour-long interactive experience that features real people’s real stories on film, guided conversation, biblical insights, and time to build relationships. Lifetree Café tackles the topics that most people deal with – topics about the big and little stuff that shapes our lives. Family. Friends. Fears. Busyness. Balance. Money. Materialism. Health. Heaven. Peace. Purpose. Please review the upcoming topics for one that you might find appealing. Or, is there a topic that might interest a friend or neighbor? Please invite them to join you for an hour at this conversation café where everyone’s thoughts are welcome!

The location for Lifetree Café continues to be the coffee shop in the front of the Moline Public Library, called the Java Lab Cafe. The address is 3210 41st St, Moline. Lifetree Café is held on Monday evenings from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Because the library is closed on Monday, November 12th, in observance of Veteran’s Day, we will meet on Tuesday, November 13th. We are enjoying the location at the Moline Library because it’s off-campus and in the community. We also have the option to order food and drinks. We continue to have complimentary coffee. The upcoming topics are:

If you want to know more, please go to the website www.LifetreeCafe.com or like the “Lifetree Cafe - East Moline, Illinois” Facebook page for news and session topics. You can also contact Dean Sutton at dls61244@gmail.com or Deb Bomberry at deb712@gmail.com.

Nov 5Nov 5 Nov 13Nov 13

Nov 19Nov 19 Nov 26Nov 26

Christmas Concert

Come Celebrate the Christmas Season with Music! On Sunday, December 2nd at 7pm, you are invited to attend a concert at Christ Church, East Moline Campus. The music will be of many different styles and the songs will be of Christmas Joy! There is no cost, but a free will donation will be taken for the Family Life Center. There will also be silent auction items to bid on! Mark your calendars for this special event that you won’t want to miss!

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Here’s an Easy and Fun way to serve in Children’s Ministries!! Have you ever thought about helping with Sunday School or Wacky Wednesdays? We have opportunities to help in the Preschool and K-1 Sunday school rooms and helpers for W a c k y W e d n e s d a y (Preschool—5th grade) are always welcome. This is a great way to be a part of your child’s journey of faith!!

Tutoring: Adventures in Literacy Tutors are still needed!!!

Church Tutoring has begun at Christ Church and we could use some more tutors! On Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1st and 2nd graders from Ridgewood Elementary come to our East Moline Campus for some extra help with reading and comprehension. We meet from 3:15pm-4:30pm and you can volunteer for either or both days. Contact Karyn for more information or training, 309-755-2508.

Sunday School

Children, please join us each Sunday for the Small Talk at the 10:35am service. Sunday School follows with group time in the Chapel and then downstairs into the Education Wing. Please follow Ms. Karyn and the teachers out of the Sanctuary. Parents, please sign your child’s first and last name into the registration books.

Preschool—Room #19 ~Ms. Reine (ages 3 and up-must be potty trained)

K-1st Grade—Room #16 ~ Ms. Jeanie, Ms. Connie, Ms. Dawn

2nd-3rd Grade—Room #18 ~ Ms. Steph, Ms. Holly, Mr. Nathan

4th-5th-6th grade—Room #20 ~ Ms. Karyn, Ms. Theresa

What are We Learning in

Sunday School During November?

. . . Jam Session: Build a Better Beat

Focus: God wants us to work together, to help someone succeed, to help someone in need, to point others to Jesus. God created us to work together in the community. Throughout the Bible, we see how God brought people together to accomplish something big for Him. When we work together, we reflect what Jesus envisioned for His followers. Our love for one another can point people to Him.

Memory Verse:

Two people are better than one. They can help each other in everything they do.

Ecclesiastes 4:9

Christ Church Kid’s Christmas Program will be held Sunday, December 9, 2018

during the 10:35am service.

Come join the fun and BE WACKY!! All Preschool through

5th grade kids are invited. We meet in God’s Playground from 6:00pm-7:30pm for a fun night

of learning the Bible, games, and snacks each week. New

registration forms are to be signed for each child. We will be

going to Wells School to play games starting in October. ☺ The last Wednesday of each

month will include “Kids Helping Kids” mission group activities.

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This Special Message comes to us from one of our friends in the Good Sheep Class.

What a blessing…..

The Good Sheep Class needs helpers. Can you

be one? Contact Tricia Danley at 309-721-6834.

Thank You!